2025
HEAD
Speed Pro 2025
Teardrop370gMedium BalanceBalancedAdvanced
£157 RRP £265
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ShapeTeardrop
Weight370g
BalanceMedium
LevelAdvanced
StyleBalanced
CorePower Foam
FaceCarbon + Fiberglass
FrameCarbon
Price History
Current price£157
21-day low£133
21-day high£164down £31 from peak
Our Verdict
The HEAD Speed Pro 2025 is a well-engineered teardrop that punches above its weight in the power-balanced category thanks to the combination of Power Foam core, Graphene Inside frame reinforcement, and Auxetic 2.0 at the bridge. At 370g with a medium balance, it swings with authority without becoming unwieldy during quick net exchanges. The hybrid face — carbon and fiberglass — strikes a sensible compromise between stiffness and comfort, giving attacking players a responsive surface without the arm fatigue of a full carbon face. This is a racket for the advancing club player or competitive intermediate who wants to impose themselves at the net and has the technique to back it up.
Pros
- You get noticeably more pace off the face than a standard foam-core racket would suggest, with the Power Foam rubber core generating a quick, spring-like response that accelerates the ball cleanly on attacking shots.
- Mishits at the edges of the face are forgiving for a teardrop shape, largely because Optimized Sweet Spot technology extends the usable hitting zone, reducing the penalty for off-centre contact during fast net exchanges.
- Vibration through the grip is well-managed even on hard impacts, with the Damp Plus system in the bridge and Auxetic 2.0 structure working together to filter shock without stripping out the feedback you need to place the ball.
Cons
- Players who rely on precise touch and feel from the back court will find the Power Foam's lively response works against them — the ball leaves the face quickly and with more energy than a control-oriented player at advanced level will want to manage defensively.
In Depth
The Face
Carbon + Fiberglass
Carbon and fibreglass blend — the fibreglass layers add flex and vibration absorption to the carbon’s power transfer. More forgiving feel than pure carbon, with a slightly larger effective sweet spot.
The Core
Power Foam
Foam core — the softest core material available. Excellent vibration absorption and a large effective sweet spot, making it the most forgiving option on off-centre hits.
Shape & Balance
Teardrop · Medium Balance
The most versatile combination available — sweet spot large enough to handle pressure situations, balance neutral enough to transition between defence and attack without fighting the racket.
Who Buys This
Advanced · Balanced players
Experienced players with developed technique who want flexibility across different match situations. Equally comfortable defending from the back or finishing at the net.
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